School Safari Clue Cards
School Safari Clue Cards
Teacher Tip: Cut along the dashed lines! Place these cards at the destinations, or give them directly to student patrol groups.
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Clue #1
"Need a private bathroom, or feeling a bit sick?"
"Go visit this room and you'll heal up real quick!"
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Clue #2
"We line up for lunch and we gather in seats,"
"To watch our big all-school community meets!"
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Clue #3
"You learn in this room for most of the day,"
"Look for Room 301 to show you the way!"
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Clue #4
"To check in and learn how our feelings all grow,"
"Find Room 329 and say a warm hello!"
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Clue #5
"Across from the gym, ask a question or check in when late,"
"And say hi to the principal who thinks you are great!"
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Clue #6
"If you want a great book or a quiet, calm read,"
"This magical room has just what you need!"
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Unit: School Safari • Orientation Cards Page 1 of 2
Official Mission Log
My School Safari Guide
Approved
Explorer
Explorer:
Date:
Safari Instructions:
Follow your safari leader around the school! As you visit each new space, read the rhyming clues, write down your answers below, and ask the adult in that room for a stamp or signature!
Destination Tracking Log:
1 Clue Card #1 Found!
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Room Initials or Stamp:
2 Clue Card #2 Found!
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Room Initials or Stamp:
3 Clue Card #3 Found!
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Room Initials or Stamp:
4 Clue Card #4 Found!
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Room Initials or Stamp:
5 Clue Card #5 Found!
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Room Initials or Stamp:
6 Clue Card #6 Found!
Destination:
Room Initials or Stamp:
Explorer Reflection Corner
1. What is one awesome space you are excited to visit again?
2. Who is a caring adult you met today besides your teacher?
Unit: School Safari • Student Log Sheet Page 2 of 2
School Safari Teacher Guide
Educator Resource
School Safari Teacher Guide
Grades • PreK-5 Orientation Unit
Adventure Mission Overview
The School Safari is an active, cooperative orientation activity. Students practice navigating the building using rhyming riddles to find critical facilities. By visiting the clinic, lunchroom, Room 301, Room 329, the Main Office (across from the gym), and the Library, students demystify the school layout and connect with key staff members.
Phase 1: Preparation
- ✓ Print Materials: Print one set of School Safari Clue Cards. Print one Student Safari Guide for each student.
- ✓ Coordinate Staff: Inform the Nurse, Cafeteria staff, Room 329 Counselor, Main Office staff/Principal, and Librarian of your tour schedule!
- ✓ Place Cards: Cut out and hide the 6 Clue Cards at their target destinations to act as active checkpoints.
- ✓ Stickers or Stamps: Provide target adults with stamps/stickers to sign off on the kids' field guides upon visit.
Phase 2: Launch & Hunt
- Form Patrols: Split students into small groups ("Safari Squads") paired with a teacher or student leader.
- Distribute Logs: Hand out the "Safari Guide" logs and explain how to stay together in a walking line.
- Read the First Clue: Start at home-base by reading Clue 3 (Room 301) to kick off the expedition!
Scavenger Hunt Key (6 Stops)
#1: Clinic / Nurse's Office
Physical care, injury help, private restroom.
#2: Cafeteria / Lunchroom
Warm food, whole-school assemblies.
#3: Main Classroom (Room 301)
Primary homeroom and learning zone.
#4: Counselor (Room 329)
Learning about feelings & counselor check-ins.
#5: Main Office (Across from Gym)
Ask questions, meet the principal, late check-ins.
#6: Library / Media Center
Quiet reading and finding favorite books.
Gathering Circle & Debrief Prompts
When squads return to Room 301, sit in a circle to share feelings and check tracker logs. Use these three core framing questions:
Office Hub
"When would you need to visit the Main Office (across from the gym) during the day?"
Room 329 Check-In
"What is one feelings strategy you can do with the counselor in Room 329?"
